Sources: Manchester United considering £30m transfer opportunity as approach made

Manchester United have been approached by intermediaries to sound out their interest over a potential move for Alexander Sorloth, who is understood to be available for around £30m.

The Atletico Madrid striker himself is not pushing for an exit, but could be open to the right opportunity if it presents itself. Newcastle United and Juventus are also among the names to be offered the player.

Man United are yet to make a final decision on Sorloth, but there is the sense that they’re not ruling out adding another striker to their squad late on this summer.

Do Manchester United need Alexander Sorloth?

Sorloth is not the kind of player who’d necessarily spark that much excitement at Old Trafford, but the Norway international has a decent track record and looks built for Premier League football.

Standing at a whopping 6 ft 5 in, Sorloth is the kind of tall and strong centre-forward who could be a real handful for Premier League defences, and give United a useful option even if only from the bench.

The 30-year-old would probably not be more than a squad player, but Michael Carrick is currently a little short of depth behind Benjamin Sesko.

“Alexander Sorloth has been offered to Manchester United, and, as of yet, they have not ruled out a move,” one source explained.